I was totally shocked how fast it happened after having read and heard multiple times that it would take 6 months!

Wall wash with TSP prior to painting if possible,, if the ceilings are flat (not popcorn) wash also, a sponge mop with a towel over it works great and fast..2 buckets one wash one rinse.you wash everything,, doors, trim, floors, cabinets, light fixtures, all windows glass and tracks.Bleach is ok to use but I've found that TSP is best thing to actually REMOVE the nicotine,, you'll be shocked when you see how well it works. 2 Prime, Kilz primer to seal anything your going to paint.3 Remove all blinds, throw them away the plastic retains the odor and they'll be gross anyway.4 Air Ducts if you can reach inside wash out.. then spray Kilz in them as far as you can reach with the system off.  

Shockingly, my lender quoted me the same rate for a 30yr fixed, due to some income based First Time Homebuyer incentives.

The preliminary closing statement (formerly a HUD 1) that had to be submitted to the bank for approval will detail that.  

If FEMA's preliminary maps can be counted on, I think a good bit of it is going to be taken out of the flood zone in the first half of next year.    

They may look for another place, but be shocked to find that they can't get that rent anymore.  

Then if/when I do have to have some things done that are chargeable to the tenant they are not shocked.

People in Texas are in a state of shock!   

I found this a bit shocking as this is someone who I look up to.

I wouldn't be shocked if after all is said and done a GC working with a new flipper wanted $4000-5000 for a bathroom demo and redo.